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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 508.28 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 508.28 and 194.28 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 508.28 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/508.28 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 508.28 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 98,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,748.64/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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